2026 Dog Sponsorships are Now Available
COST – $145 per DOG – Must complete 2025 Dog Sponsor Registration Form
Can be done by mail or online.
Questions? 970-878-0111 trials@meekersheepdog.com
FAQ’s 2026 Meeker Classic Dog Sponsorship Program:
- Where can I register for the Meeker Classic Dog Sponsorship Program? Registration forms are available on our website www.meekersheepdog.com, or can be obtained by calling Maym Cunningham, 970-878-0111. Dog Sponsorships will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- Is my sponsorship tax deductible? The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials is designated a 501(c) (3)– Not for Profit Organization Your contribution of $145 is fully deductible. As a 2026 Dog Sponsor you will receive a Donation Voucher for your 2026 tax filing.
- When am I assigned a Dog? The running order will be “drawn” on August 1st, 2026 for 135 dogs running in the preliminary runs. Once the running order is established, sponsors will be randomly assigned a dog. Your name will appear in the running order posted on our website shortly after August 10, 2026 and will also appear in the printed running order in our 2025 Meeker Classic Souvenir Trial Program.
- What happens if my dog scratches? If a dog scratches before September 1st we will fill its spot in the running order by utilizing a “standby list” of dogs waiting to get entered at the Meeker Classic. An amended running order will be announced each day at the trial and will be reflected on daily handouts of the running order. If by chance there is last minute scratch due to injury or some unforeseen circumstance, your name will be announced, you’ll receive the sponsorship packet, but obviously we wouldn’t be able to provide a photograph.
- How will I know “when” my sponsored dog will run? During preliminary runs we will run 45 dogs per day. The running order will be posted on our website on August 10th so you can make plans to watch your dog run.
Dogs 1 – 45 Wednesday 9/09/2026 (45 Dogs)
Dogs 46 – 90 Thursday 9/10/2026 (45 Dogs)
Dogs 91 – 135 Friday 9/11/2026 (45 Dogs) - How can I track my dog’s performance if I’m unable to attend the trial? There is a link on the home page of our website that will take you to www.dogtrialentry.com were immediate results will be posted.
- What if I can’t attend the Meeker Classic? The Meeker Classic will be livestreamed all Five Days of the Trial. You can watch free of charge. The link will be posted on our website homepage and on Facebook. You will receive a photo of your dog after the trial.
- How will the Photos work? As part of your Dog Sponsorship Benefit Package you will receive a 5”x7” photo of your sponsored dog, it’s handler & you (if available) in a custom mat. Sponsors need to be “available” for a photo immediately following their sponsored dog’s preliminary run. Meet at the sheep wagon in the vending area. If the sponsor is NOT available, a photo of the handler & dog will be taken/ Please note that no provisions will be made for “missed photo ops”. It’s too difficult for the handler/dog and logistically for the photographer.
Photos will be mailed after the Classic, and sponsors will be able to order more/larger photos from the photographer – at their own expense. - When will I receive my sponsorship packet? Due to postage costs ALL Dog Sponsor Packets will be available at the Main Ticket Gate during our 2026 Event. You can have your packet mailed by paying an additional fee at registration. We will also have the option of emailing your tickets if you like.
- As a Dog Sponsor you will be added to our email list for Newsletters. You’re welcome to unsubscribe if you like.
2026 DOG SPONSORS
(Listed in Alphabetical Order-using the first word in the Listing)
- 3N Ranch – Jim Nigra | Castaic, CA
- 3N Ranch – Jim Nigra| Castaic, CA
- 4M Ranch LLC | Meeker, CO
- Annemarie Holland – Tring Farm | Cynthiana, KY
- Ambra Scarlett and Sarah Sullivan | Blackwood, South Australia
- Amelia Richardson Dress | New Castle, CO
- Anne and Bob Sneed | Denver, CO
- Arlene Estes and Cora Gentry | Meeker, CO
- Batson Family | Meeker, CO
- Blair Hunewill, Lenore Hunewill, Anna Hunewill, Michele Howard | Wellington, NV
- Bob Baillie and Jenny Goodman | Middletown, NY
- Bob Howard, Mike and Michele McCann | Roseburg, OR
- Bonnie Dickinson | Colstrip, MT
- Bruce and Barbara Leaf | Boulder, CO
- Bruce and Mary Hall | Cotopaxi, CO
- Carol and Jack Donaghue | East Longmeadow, MA
- Cassie Fenton | Fruita, CO
- Chuck and Kerry Dorius | Cedaredge, CO
- Colorado Airstream Club | Anna and Mike Mullins | Weldon Spring, MO
- Colorado Airstream Club has 307 members. This our 4th year holding a rally at the Meeker Sheepdog Trials | Carolyn Beardshear |Montrose, CO
- Colorado Wool Growers Association |Protecting the Colorado Sheep Industry for 100 years – 1926 -2026 | Delta, CO
- Craig and Kathy Wilson | Enumclaw WA
- Craig and Kathy Wilson | Enumclaw WA
- Cynthia Boyhan and Michele Burdick | Dubois, WY
- Daniel and Diane Zirin | Meeker Trials Fans | Highlands Ranch, CO
- Diann Rice and John Sarsfield for Socks & Boots | Loveland, CO
- Dogs of High Adobe | Danni Langdon | Grand Junction, CO
- Ed and Cherie Jaros | Grand Junction, CO
- Family of Jonathan Beuk | New Castle, CO
- Flat Tops Wilderness Getaway | Brandon and Renee Briscoe | Meeker, CO
- Frankie Kapptie | Colstrip, MT
- Fuzzy Friends Dog Grooming & Total Teamwork Training | Arlene Estes & Laura Tyler | Meeker and Craig, CO
- Galen, Suzie and Ace | Buffalo, WY
- Glen & Cathy Palesch | Lafayette, CO
- The Guy Family | New Castle, CO
- The Guy Family | New Castle, CO
- Harker Pioneer Family of Rio Blanco County | Joyce Saitta | Arvada, CO
- Helen Love | Grand Junction, CO
- In Memory of Carol Anderson | Life is Better with a Dog | Meeker, CO
- In Memory of Carol Anderson | Life is Better with a Dog | Meeker, CO
- In Memory of Daniel R. Morgan | Redvale, CO
- In Memory of Donna Scarlett | New Castle, CO
- In Memory of Erin Voorhees | Steven Voorhees | Farmington, NM
- In Memory of Jean Dougherty | Cindy Denison | Grand Junction, CO
- In Memory of Kes Larson | Jean Kochersperger and Rita Larson | Magnolia, TX
- In Memory of Lonnie Shults | Peggy Shults | Meeker, CO
- In Memory of Marilyn Dietrich – Jeff and Jeannie Sherman | Longmont, CO
- Jan and Richard Girard | Dewey, AZ
- Jim and Liz Matthews | Denver, CO
- Jim Magid | Meeker Ranching Company | NY NY and Meeker, CO
- John and Julie Reid | Steamboat Springs, CO
- Joyce and Laura Trygstad-Nelson, in Honor of all the dogs looking for their forever homes | Golden, CO
- Karen Lomax | Montrose, CO
- Karen Lomax | Montrose, CO
- Katherine and Lynn Richardson | Erie, CO
- Kay Higgins | Littleton, CO
- KC and Christina Schultz | Grand Junction, CO
- Kei Yamamoto | New York, NY
- Kevin Amack State Farm Insurance | Meeker, CO
- Kristina and Matthew Cohen | Peyton, CO
- Ladder Canyon Ranch |Sponsoring the Art Show and the Shining Star Award | Grand Junction, CO
- La Plata River Dexter Cattle | La Plata, NM
- Larry Jones and Dusty | Cedaredge, CO
- Libby Duncan | In Memory of Bob Lee | Carl Junction, MO
- Linda Patton and Cynda Byers | Grand Junction, CO
- Melinda Parker & Stephanie Despirito | Meeker, CO
- Mike Greene and Beth Koloski | Sunset View A-Frame | Denver, CO
- Nichols Store and Hume Distributing |General Store selling Feed, water, ice, beer and General Merchandise | Rangely, CO
- Nina Burkardt and John Walrond | Loveland, CO
- Pam Feld and Pato! | Hailey, ID
- Pat and Jennet Ballinger | Dubois, WY
- Patrick and Tamara Phalen | Dog Lovers | Wheat Ridge, CO
- Paul and Jane Suwalski | Longmont, CO
- Purina Pro Plan
- Rick and Pam Hillman | Grand Junction, CO
- Rio Blanco County Abstract Company | Meeker, CO
- Rita Talbot and John Petraitis | Frederick, CO
- Rob & Brenda Hughey | Colorado Airstream Club | Longmont, CO
- Rocking J-T Hay Company | Redvale, CO
- Russ and Carol Atha | Steamboat Springs, CO
- Russ and Carol Atha | Steamboat Springs, CO
- Russ Varley and Jeanne Harris from Russ Varley Painting | Edwards, CO
- Russ Varley and Jeanne Harris from Russ Varley Painting | Edwards, CO
- Ryan Ketay and Aunt Jean | Peculiar, MO
- Sally Frankowski|In Memory of Joe Frankowski |9-5-2022 | Bourbonnais, IL
- Sandra Besseghini | Meeker, CO
- Sandra Besseghini | Meeker, CO
- Sharon R Johnson | Bedford, PA
- Ski Haus | Sporting Goods since 1969 | Steamboat Springs, CO
- Stacey Hytrek |Golden, CO
- Susan and Marc Michie | Redstone, CO
- Taxtime, Lewis Accounting & Auer CPA |Compliance Services and Business Strategies so that you can Stress Less and Grow More | Meeker, Craig & Fort Collins, CO
- Terie and Gary Roubos | Scotsdale, AZ
- The Mower Family | Wheat Ridge, CO
- The Walter Team | Real Estate | Kaye Walter | Tucson, AZ
- Thomas Ashbaugh | Greeley, CO
- T.K. | Cedaredge, CO
- Tom and Lesta Conger | Buffalo Gap, SD
- Topaz Meadow Ranch | Elizabeth, CO
- Visintainer Sheep Co | Craig, CO
- Westlands | NY NY and Meeker, CO
- Westlands | NY NY and Meeker, CO
- White River Inn | Stay at the White River Inn! | Meeker, CO
- Yael Ganet | Ann Arbor, MI
- Yampa Valley Bank | Craig and Steamboat, CO
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